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Ipswich eighth grader Temperance Cody will play in the SDMEA Middle School All-State Band March 1-2 in Mitchell. There are two bands - the Honor Band and Festival Band. Temperance auditioned and was chosen for the Festival Band. She plays euphonium. The bands begin rehearsals on Friday at 12:15 p.m. They continue rehearsals Friday and Saturday. The concerts are Saturday, March 2 beginning at 3 p.m. in the Mitchell Performing Arts Center. The directors are composer/ arranger Randall Standridge...
During the State Wrestling Tourney seeing IHS seventh grader Sophia Knittel with a win was a common sight. See page 16 for more about her winning ways in Sioux Falls....
EC third grader Bella Wesch sang the "Star Spangled Banner" during the NC vs. Sully Buttes game in Roscoe on Feb. 23....
The Ron and Sheilah Gates Department of Music at Dakota Wesleyan University will sponsor a tour of upper midwest communities in early March. As part of DWU’s spring break, the Highlanders vocal chorus and the Wesleyan Bells will perform in eight communities March 1-6. They will perform in the Ipswich School Theatre on Tuesday, March 5 at 1 p.m. Recent Ipswich grads Emily Knoll and Kamryn Boettcher are chorus members. Other stops on the tour include: • Stillwater, Minn. First United Methodist Church on Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. • Elk Mound...
Three district winners of the Knights of Columbus free throw contest will advance to State level competition. Local qualifiers are Adam Hettick U11, Brayden Heyne U13 and Seth Hettick U14, all of Roscoe. Chamberlain will host the event on March 3. Only the 8 highest scores from across the state in each age bracket are invited to the State competition....
The Ipswich Commercial Club and Development Corporation presented the 2023 Ipswich Betterment to Vaughn Beck. Miss Ipswich Snow Queen Karlie Gohl Junior Miss Ipswich Anna Nierman presented the plaque during the IHS vs. Potter Co. doubleheader on Feb. 15. Beck was honored for his work on local boards, past Trail Days chairman, numerous years on the Fire Department, donating and working with 4-H Achievement Days, working behind the scenes and giving legal advice to numerous non...
Ipswich/Bowdle wrestlers competed in the Region 1B Tournament in Gettysburg on Feb. 17. IHS Senior Kadyn Weisser placed fourth in the Region and will compete in the 215 division at the State B Meet Feb. 22-24 in the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. Kadyn will wrestle Levi Wieman of Parker in the first round on Feb. 22. IHS Seventh grader Sophia Knittel will also compete at the State B. She will compete in the girls 126 division. She will wrestle Allison Neitzel of Aberdeen Central in the first round. Kingsbury County was the the Reg...
The Ipswich Wrestling Booster Club AAU youth tournament was held in Ipswich on Sunday, Feb. 18. There were 41 Ipswich Area young wrestlers competing in the busy event. Melissa Opsahl , photo, records the action when her daughter Harper was wrestling. Her daughters Skyler and Parker were also wrestlers in the tourney. Their coach, NSU wrestler Chase Bloomquist, can be seen kneeling to watch....
The Edmunds Central School District will join districts across the state to thank school board members for their leadership and service to our local school district and community during South Dakota School Board Recognition Week from February 19-23. “This is a great opportunity to recognize our school board for their dedication to our children and our community,” Superintendent Kevin Kunz said. “We would like to especially recognize outgoing board member Robby Fisher for his 14 years of service.” The men and women serving Edmunds Central...
The Edmunds County Shooting Sports held their first postal. Shooting a qualifying score enables the shooter to participate in the State Shoot in Ft. Pierre on April 26-28. Sixteen BB Gun shooters showed their skills in standing, kneeling, sitting, and prone positions. There were also five air pistol shooters and 10 archers that shot the postal. BB Gun members are coached by Joe Galbraith, air pistol by Doug Wittmeier, and archery is coached by Jim Kanable. Qualifying for state in BB Gun were Beginners Addison Galbraith-258, Kalynn Oban-339,...
Ipswich Lions members recently provided lunch to the students and staff at the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SDSBVI). A donation was presented along with the "tip jar" money collected at the Ipswich concession stand during athletic events. Lions members had the privilege of visiting with students and learning about their eductional opportunities at SDSBVI along with their outside activities, families and future goals. Lions members thank all those who made donations...
Now is the time to file petitions for election to seats on local boards. In Roscoe a three-year term for a Trustee is open. In Ipswich three City Council two-year terms positions, one in each Ward are open. Petitions may be filed no later than Feb. 23 in the office of the finance officer or mailed by registeted mail by 5 p.m. on Feb. 23. COUNTY Positions up for election on the county level are: County Commission District 2 and District 4, State’s Attorney, Coroner, Treasurer, and Republican delegate to the State Convention. The deadline for f...
The District Knights of Columbus Free Throw competition was held in Aberdeen on January 28. Local youth were among the winners. Girls winners included: Addison Galbraith of Ipswich in the U9 division; Isabella Galbraith of Ipswich, U11; and Emri Braun of Ipswich, U12. Boys winners were: Jeremiah Yeigh of Aberdeen in the U9 division; Bridger Phillips of Mina. U10; Adam Hettick of Roscoe, U11; Brady Richardt of Aberdeen, U12; Brayden Heyne of Roscoe, U13; and Seth Hettick of Roscoe, U14. Only the...
The Ipswich Area Foundation presented a grant of $1,872.95 to Kelsey Holien for the Ipswich Ambulance Service. The money will be used to purchase four adult manikins, four infant manikins, and four training AEDs. The new manikins and training AEDs will allow for better training of CPR. To schedule a CPR training session, contact Kelsey Holien, Ipswich Ambulance Director at 605-426-6961....
The Roscoe Sportsmans Club, presented a check for $5,000 to Curt Roesler, the Roscoe American Legion Commander. The money will be used in support of Legion Projects....
Brandon Valley high school played host to the 2024 state one-act play festival this past week as fans were treated to incredible performances on the stage. Each year, judges give out superior ratings to the top individuals, ensembles and overall plays. Schools are not competing against each other at this event, they perform with hopes of scoring a suporior rating. Edmunds Central’s performance of “Nellie” did not receive a superior rating for the play, but six individual performances were rated...
The Feeding South Dakota Mobile Food Pantry will return to Edmunds County soon. The Food Pantry will be in Ipswich Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Edmunds County 4-H Building. The Food Pantry will be in Bowdle on Friday, Feb. 9 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Proxy pickups are allowed. Complete the SD Feeding form and give it to your proxy to bring with to the food distribution. If you have any questions regarding the form contact the South Dakota Department of Education by calling 605-773-4736....
The FEM Electric Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast is planned on February 9, 2024 from 7 to 10 a.m. in the north shop building in Ipswich. You are encouraged to bring a donation of paper products or cleaning supplies to help local food pantries....
The Ipswich Girls Basketball team will play the opening game in the Warner Stratford Lions Club Girls Basketball Classic on Saturday, Feb. 10 in the Warner Arena. Ipswich girls will play Waverly-South Shore at 10 a.m. The Classic will continue throughout the day with the games following: • 11:30 – Sully Buttes vs. Lower Brule • 1:00 – Wilmot vs. Tiospa Zina • 2:30 – Wolsey-Wessington vs. Jones County • 4:00 – Highmore-Harrold vs. Langford • 5:30 – Herreid-Selby vs. Waubay-Summit • 7:00 – Warner vs. Aberdeen Roncalli...
The Ipswich fourth and fifth band was selected to perform at the S.D. Bandmasters Conference Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. They will perform at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center on the campus of SDSU. The public is invited to attend the 4th-5th band dress rehearsal on Feb. 8 at 2:45 p.m. in the Ipswich School Theater....
Sunday, January 28, 2024, will long be remembered as South Dakota Right to Life's (SDRTL) 51st 'Walk for Life' and the day that #300 strong, passionately Pro-Life South Dakotans' traveled up to hundreds of miles to 'Walk for Life' beginning at the SD Capitol. This years' GRAND MARSHALLS were the '10' South Dakota Pregnancy Care Centers. Following the 'Walk for Life' guests made their way to the first floor of the Capitol for refreshments served by the Pierre Area Right to Life Chapter, the...
Ipswich Trail Days has announced the headliner for the 2024 event is Chancey Williams. He will take the stage on June 15. Saddle Bronc athlete turned neo-traditional country music sensation, Chancey Williams, has gone from competing on horseback to performing on center stage. As one of only two artists (Chris LeDoux) to both compete in the rodeo and perform on the main stage at Cheyenne Frontier Days and the only singer/ songwriter to be endorsed by CINCH®, Williams is the next authentic...
On March 1, 1994 the doors were opened to Dale’s Building Supplies in Roscoe. “The past 30 years have flown by,” said owner Dale Hettick. “And for the most part its been a great run, but its time to move on to the next phase in life, retirement. Due to the inability to find a new owner, I have decided to close on March 1, 2024,” he said. “I will truly miss dealing with the great customers, and the sales staff and delivery personnel of my suppliers which I've had over the years. I would like to send out a great big thank you to all current and...
The Northern State University Symphonic Band will perform in the Ipswich School Theater on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 9:30 a.m. Their stop is part of their band tour. They will also perform at Northwestern at 1 p.m. before heading to Watertown. Gavin Wollman, an Ipswich '23 graduate, is a member of the NSU Symphonic Band under the direction of Dr. Audrey Miller. The public is invited to attend their performance....
The Roscoe Community Club will host a "Black and White Ball" at the American Legion in Roscoe on Saturday, February 17, 2024. The semi-formal event will begin with a sit down dinner and dessert. All of the meal (with the exception of the dinner roll) will be gluten free. Following the meal, they will feature an evening of entertainment by Curt and Peggy Bollinger, which will include singing, dancing and karaoke. The entertainment is co- sponsored in part by First State Bank of Roscoe and Rock Tuff of Roscoe. Everyone is welcome to join the...